The DTS 5.1 HD sound design is equally impressive, mixing the diagetic sounds of the forceful train, taxicabs, prayers, and dialogue with rhythmic
sitar music.
But I will say this: Between the mood lighting,
sitar music and reclining chair, salt therapy was undeniably relaxing... And really, what's better for your health than utter relaxation?
Not exact matches
Elsewhere, there's some quirky
music which owes a clear debt to Thomas Newman, in the use of percussion, strings and what sounds to me like a
sitar (though regular readers will know that my ability to identify non-standard instruments is not one that could rightly be regarded as being amongst my more impressive).
Artprojx and MOT International presents The End of the West with Shezad Dawood - featuring Live
sitar player and Rodney Graham; Artprojx and onedotzero present MIND GAMES (The Art of Video Games); Artprojx and Anthony Reynolds present THE END by Mark Wallinger; Artprojx and Galleri Christina Wilson, Denmark present IT WILL ALL END IN TEARS by Jesper Just, Artprojx and Salon 94 with Performa NY present THE
MUSIC OF REGRET by Laurie Simmons; Artprojx + Gagosian Gallery present ANDY WARHOL — A Documentary Film; Artprojx and Film London present THEDA by Georgina Starr.
Anoushka Shankar blends
sitar sounds with pop
music in a response to the trauma of displaced refugees.
The conference hit many of the same beats as last year, with Sony even opening things with live
music this time with a classy ensemble with a
sitar.